To pronounce "built-up", say BUILT-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BUILT-up
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"built-up" has 2 syllables: built-up. It rhymes with tilt-up, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Built-up" has 2 syllables: built · up.
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